I know how you feel. I'm still not sure if indicating a love triangle between fem!Amell, Alistair and Cullen is actually such a good idea. I know, it's nothing compared to your story 
. The point is: Don't write because you want to please the crowd. Yes, getting readers is awesome but it shouldn't be your primary goal. Write about Cullen's and Lavellan's relationship if it feels important to you and if you have something to say about it. Follow your intuition. Or let me phrase it differently: What is it that you find interesting about their relationship?
Oh no, thank you. No really, this helped *hugs* It helps to realize others can feel they're writing something "no on wants to read." But I guess, on the one hand, that's a silly thought. I know there are Cullen x M!Lavellan fans out there. And I'd eat my socks if I'm wrong about believing there are readers out there who'd love an Amell with both Cullen and Alistair story.
But you're right, the point is not to write to please but to write to tell a great story 
That really made me persevere today and just try to tell the story I want to tell. And in doing so, I think I answered your last question. B/c yeah their relationship really is important to me >.> To the point that I couldn't even romance him with a male Lavellan mage... it has to be a rogue/warrior. I just hope what I have to say comes through lol!
But isn't the problem with a Mary/Marty Stu that the character is too perfect? Make your characters human, let them doubt or let them make mistakes. That way you can sail around Marty Stu.
True, Lavellan and Cullen are not canon. But I believe that fiction is a place where people should explore whatever they like (well, let's say within certain boundaries). That's why it is fiction. And since you are not interfering with the game itself, I would say just go for it and follow your ideas.
I'm not sure how you could get them from a "polite conversation" to the "confess feelings" state. The best idea I have right know is to add a scene in which either Cullen or Lavellan is in danger. The other character then realizes that he doesn't want lose whomever you put in danger and speaks out.
Okay, I see your point about Mary/Marty Stu. I just don't want Auren to be a cliche. But oh he definitely has his bad traits lol In fact I worry he will be unlikable. But at least that's an interesting character. I guess.
Hmm I like your idea of putting them in a dangerous situation. I finished the fic, but now I wonder if it's a bit bland lol A dangerous scenario could spice things up. But then I fear it might turn into this multi-chapter monstrosity lol
I still feel like the jump between "just friends" and "I'm actually in love with you" happens too fast, sigh. But now I have time to work on it I guess.
I always thought the transition from Haven to Skyhold made a natural transition in their relationship, as well, particularly as he is just starting to care about your Inquisitor and things he has lost her (or him, as the case may be). Perhaps that's a way into what promises to be an awkward situation, considering the fraternization concern and the possibility that his feelings may not be returned (on either side).
YES! This story takes place post-game, but I took your suggestion to heart. I tried to insert the idea that nothing ever happened because of the fraternization. Still need to smooth that scene out a bit though.
Thanks to you both You were a huge help. So happy I forced myself to sit down and spend five hours of my saturday pounding this one out lol
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I just don't feel inspiration for it anymore. A part of me feels like no one will want to read a story about Cullen and a male Lavellan, so I feel a little lost, wondering why I'm even writing this. Plus there is the fact that it will not have any sex, and sex always brings in the m/m fans, so I won't even have that to draw on.
